Beirut Blasts
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Beirut: Fire breaks out at site of deadly explosion after a month
The cause of the fire is unknown.
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Beirut blasts: No sign of life under rubble after three days of search, say rescuers
On Wednesday, a rescue dog detected movement under a destroyed building in Gemmayze area of Beirut. High-tech sensors confirmed an apparent heartbeat.
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Beirut blasts: Signs of life detected under rubble a month after explosion in Lebanon, says rescuer
A rescue dog detected movement under a destroyed building in Gemmayze area of Beirut.
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Beirut blasts: Lebanon PM Hassan Diab announces resignation of government, toll rises to 220
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Beirut blasts: Anti-government protestors clash with forces, Macron calls for international inquiry
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Beirut twin blasts: Toll rises to 135; government imposes two-week emergency in city
The Lebanese government gave the military the power to put any citizen under house arrest in connection with the explosion.
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Beirut twin blasts: Toll crosses 100, world leaders offer condolences, medical help
More than 4,000 people have been injured, the Lebanese Red Cross said.
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